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Is it better to retire at the beginning of summer or at the end? When it comes to retirement for teachers and school employees, a few months can have a big impact. Before deciding on the month you want to retire, you need to understand how Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) and the Public Employees Benefits Board…

Looking for your 1099-R form for tax purposes? Beginning Jan. 24, you can access it by signing in to your retirement account and then selecting the 1099-R link from the main menu. From there you can view or print a copy. Hard copies of the form will be mailed by the end of January. For Plan 3…

If you’re interested in pension-related legislation, sign up below to receive an email alert when we update our Pension-Related Legislation page. We expect to send updates weekly, but we may send more or less frequently depending on how bills move through the legislative process. As part of this list, you might also receive a few…

The retirement plan you choose is permanent. There is an exception for active customers who joined Plan 2 before a certain date. Each January, eligible members of Plan 2 can choose to make a permanent transfer to Plan 3. TRS Plan 2 Transfer to Plan 3 PERS Plan 2 Transfer to Plan 3 SERS Plan…

Vesting is your right to the money contributed to your pension plan by your employer. Once you become vested, you’re entitled to receive a pension benefit when you retire. You’ll receive a monthly check for the rest of your life, even if you’ve left public employment. In Washington state this benefit is considered a contractual…